American Idol News

American Idol News

Fantasia Barrino to perform on 'Idol 6,' deliver 'special announcement'
February 21, 2007
Fox has announced that former third season winner Fantasia Barrino will perform during the first live results show of American Idol's sixth season on Thursday, February 22 at 8PM ET -- however unfortunately for her, that's probably not the big news, as the network has also announced that she'll make a "special announcement" during her appearance.
Ryan Seacrest 'embarrassed' when watching 'American Idol Rewind'
February 20, 2007
Ryan Seacrest said he's uncomfortable watching episodes of American Idol Rewind -- and it's not just because he sees himself standing next to Brian Dunkleman.
Jennifer Hudson attends "praise party" thrown in her honor
February 20, 2007
Academy Award nominee Jennifer Hudson skipped the pre-Oscar hoopla in Los Angeles to sing at her hometown church in Chicago.
Report: Sean 'Diddy' Combs wants to guest appear on 'American Idol'
February 19, 2007
With sales of his latest "Press Play" album having tapered off since it debuted at No. 1 back in October, Sean "Diddy" Combs has reportedly approached American Idol producers about appearing on the Fox mega-hit's sixth season.
'Idol 3' alum Jennfier Hudson lands 'Vogue' cover, makes history
February 16, 2007
Jennifer Hudson is making history.
Michael Jackson and 'American Idol' deny appearance rumors
February 16, 2007
Despite reports that Michael Jackson has tabbed American Idol creator Simon Fuller to revive his career, the King of Pop won't be appearing on the Fox mega-hit any time soon.
'American Idol 6' wraps audition rounds, reveals Top 24 semifinalists
February 15, 2007
After four weeks of open audition broadcasts and two more episodes that gave viewers a look at the competition's Hollywood round, last night's American Idol 6 broadcast ended with the mega-hit Fox reality show finally revealing the identities of this season's Top 24 semifinalists.
Bucky Covington and wife separate after seven years of marriage
February 14, 2007
It was only several weeks ago that former American Idol 5 finalist Bucky Covington was living in Nashville with his wife Crystal and putting the finishing touches on his debut album.
'My Grammy Moment' winner fails to make 'American Idol's Top 40 cut
February 14, 2007
American Idol 6 contestant Robyn Troup proved that there's more than one way to capture America's attention this week.
'American Idol' producer considering raising age limit from 28 to 30
February 14, 2007
Given American Idol's eligibility rules state that contestants can't be older than 28 shortly before each season of reality competition's audtions begin, the gray hair that appeared atop Taylor Hicks' head on the show's fifth season was a rare sight for fans of the Fox mega-hit. However that may change.